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Patent GB-2260889-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive glove
Inventor: STONE BARRY
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 1991-10-30
Abstract: A protective glove having releasably attached on a portion of its outer surface (22) a pad (24) of a resiliently compressible material having a thickness of at least 1 mm (preferably in the range of 2 to 15mm) and an abrasive material releasably attached to the pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251689-A (GB)
Title: Reducing distortion due to residual moveout
Inventor: KELLY MICHAEL CARL
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: A method of geophysical exploration is provided for reducing distortion or smearing of reflection event amplitudes in seismic data resulting from residual normal moveout. In particular, the seismic data are sorted into ordered gathers of seismic signals and corresponding reflection events are aligned along hyperbolic loci of traveltimes. The hyperbolically aligned reflection events are then corrected for residual normal moveout by aligning corresponding reflection events along parabolic loci of traveltimes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268658-A (GB)
Title: Video signal processing
Inventor: SAUNDERS NICHOLAS IAN
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1992-07-06
Abstract: Video signal processing apparatus for interpolating an output image of an output video signal from a corresponding pair of temporally adjacent input images of an input video signal comprises means for detecting which input image of the pair of temporally adjacent input images is temporally closer to the output image; a motion vector generator for generating a set of motion vectors representing motion between the pair of temporally adjacent input images by comparing search blocks within that one of the pair of temporally adjacent input images which is temporally closer to the output image with respective search areas, each comprising a plurality of blocks, in the other of the pair of temporally adjacent input images; and a motion compensated interpolator for interpolating the output image from the pair of temporally adjacent input images using the set of motion vectors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261769-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: KUO MING-YUAN
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1992-07-31
Abstract: A switch comprises a switching key 1, an elastic rubber base 2 attached to the peripheral edge of the switching key 1 by a melting process, and a conductive rubber contact 3 fixed to the bottom of the switching key 1. The switch is formed by placing a solid plastics switching key 1 and a rubber sheet between a pair of dies and melting the rubber sheet to cause the rubber to flow into at least one groove in the bottom surface of the switching key 1 and form the elastic rubber base 2 with a sloping portion 200 between the switching key 1 and the elastic rubber base 2 for returning the switching key back to its original position after each press. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269405-A (GB)
Title: An office building construction.
Inventor: POWER MICHAEL
IPC: E04H1/06
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides for an office building construction comprising a plurality of floor areas disposed one above the other. Each floor area comprises two substantially oblong areas disposed transversely to one another and they communicate with one another via a curved area having radial walls which adjoin the adjacent respective walls of the oblong areas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261801-A (GB)
Title: Pcm monitor
Inventor: PORTELLI JOSEPH F
IPC: H04B14/04
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acquiring and analysing PCM data in a communications system. The method comprises extracting a PCM data of a selected circuit from PCM streams (30), sampling the PCM data for one or more predetermined periods and storing them in PC memory (14), converting the stored data from PCM format to a non-compressed format suitable for analysis, display or comparison. The method allows for a simple PC based monitoring of PCM data in a communications system.
Patent GB-2262237-A (GB)
Title: Skin treatment instrument
Inventor: HAAS FRANZ
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 1992-12-08
Abstract: Skin treatment instrument comprising a treatment head (1) with a shaft (2) and a handle (4) with spaced webs (10) with which the shaft (2) is engageable. The head is partly or completely filled with a cold-storing fluid or gel (32). A catch member (5) in the handle (4) is releasably engageable with the shaft (2). The head (1) has recesses and grooves (11, 12) and is of sintered metal to assist distribution of water condensed on the head. The head may be chilled then inserted into the handle for skin chilling treatment. A vibratory drive may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274943-A (GB)
Title: Thermal picture synthesis device
Inventor: PRITCHARD ALAN PETER
IPC: G01J5/52
Filed: 1993-02-06
Abstract: A thermal picture synthesis device (1) of multi-layer construction has a resistor element (3) spaced from a semi-conductor substrate layer (2). The resistor element (3) is made of titanium or Ni-chrome. A drive element layer (4) is provided either in or attached to the substrate layer (2) for the resistor element (3). By placing the drive element layer parallel to and spaced from the resistor element (3) it is possible to pack a plurality of resistor elements (3) into a side by side adjacent array with a high fill factor or packing density allowing the device to operate at a higher apparent temperature than is conventional. In another arrangement, the resistor element 3 is of serpentine configuration and it is supported by a layer of silicon dioxide and spacing pillars at the end portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268369-A (GB)
Title: Security tag and automated goods handling
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1993-06-24
Abstract: An automated shopping or other goods handling process in which a magnetically coded tag identifying the goods and its price or other information has a degree of permanence such as to prevent or limit vandalism and theft. Multiple magnetic strips of different length or a single strip are caused to oscillate at various multiples of a fundamental frequency when placed in an alternating magnetic field by means of a parallel high coercivity magnetic strip which is magnetised according to a particular pattern to provide the coding. The tag is "debited" at a handling station and tags are magnetically sensed so as to sound an alarm if undebited.
Patent GB-2269251-A (GB)
Title: Optical coding and decoding circuit
Inventor: BERSINER LUTZ
IPC: H04B10/29
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A coding/decoding circuit is used for coding/decoding a serial digital optical signal 9 in order to improve the transmission capability and the error-correction capability as well as for clock recovery. The coding/decoding circuit comprises a multi-stage shift register having EXOR gates in the form of self-electrooptic effect devices 1, 11, 21, optical amplifiers 2, 12, 22 and optical delay elements 3, 13, 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281658-A (GB)
Title: A three-way lamp
Inventor: KRAGE JR HARVEY WALTER
IPC: H01K1/46
Filed: 1994-04-06
Abstract: A modified lamp includes first and second filaments contained in an envelope to which power is selectively provided individually or conjunctively to obtain three distinct light levels. A contact member in the lamp base is modified to include a planar surface over a major portion of its radial width. Additionally, a lead wire opening that receives one of the lead wires extending from one of the filaments, is spaced from the planar surface to limit the potential for electrical contact with a tang of an associated socket. In one preferred embodiment, the lead wire opening is disposed in a recess that has a maximum circumferential dimension less than the cross-section of the tang to preclude advancement of the tang into the recess. A flat is provided along the outer periphery of the contact member to provide accurate orientation of the contact member during lamp assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288628-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05C1/06
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: A lock assembly comprises a case 11 for mounting to one side of a door 10A, and a bolt 13 slidably mounted in the case for engaging a keep l2 fixed to the door frame 10B, the case 11 and keep 12 being fixed in place by studs 19 which extend through the door and frame respectively to mounting assemblies 50, 52 on the opposite side. The mounting assemblies each comprise a cap 21 which conceals nuts fastened to the ends of the studs 19. The caps 21 are held in place by screws 22, 79 which are accessible through apertures 18, 16 in the case and keep 11, 12 respectively. The apertures 18, 16 are closed by the bolt 13 when it is in its locked and unlocked positions such that the caps 21 cannot be removed to gain access to the mounting studs 19. Alternatively a further component can be inserted to block an aperture, for example a removable barrel lock employed to lock the bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278678-A (GB)
Title: Optical 3D measuring apparatus used for measuring chamber volume of a cylinder head and chamber volume correcting method for a cylinder head of an engine
Inventor: TAKEUCHI AKIHIRO
IPC: G01B11/25
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A 3D volume measuring apparatus using an optical measuring technique performs an accurate measurement by using a common master clock signal to move a slit beam and to perform a measuring operation using a camera 20b. An optical sensor has a slit beam source 20a which projects the slit beam onto a surface of an object 21. A video camera 20b receives an image of the optical cutting line. A master clock pulse generating unit 31 is provided for generating master clock pulses. The slit beam is scanned on the object in synchronization with the master clock pulses. Information of the image of the optical cutting line is obtained in synchronization with the master clock pulses, so that the contour of the vertical section corresponding to the optical cutting line is obtained. A chamber volume correcting method using the 3D volume measuring apparatus is provided in which method an exact cutting depth for a cylinder head can be calculated so that a chamber of the cylinder head has an exact target volume. The cutting depth is determined in accordance with the measured volume of the chamber before a finish machining is performed. A polarization filter may be used to reduce diffuse reflection from the object to the camera. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284475-A (GB)
Title: Solid fuel effect gas fire
Inventor: BROADBENT MARK ANDREW
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1994-10-24
Abstract: A solid fuel effect gas fire is provided with the aim of optimising the balance between combustion efficiency and solid fuel fire effect. To this end front and rear burner 10, 12 are provided with a spacing in between. A choke bar 52 is located in the region of the spacings to divide and restrict air flow to the gas flames. Gas outlet orifices are provided in concentration in areas between simulated solid fuel "pieces" 14 to provide concentration of gas flames in these areas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294415-A (GB)
Title: Foam-forming nozzle
Inventor: HORWELL SIMON HOWARD
IPC: A62C31/12
Filed: 1994-10-24
Abstract: A nozzle arrangement 11 for a medium expansion foam fire extinguisher. The nozzle arrangement comprises a discharge tube 12 with a discharge port 13 for the foam at one end. At the other end there is a full cone supply nozzle 14 for the foam concentrate solution. The tube 12 has air inlets 16 in line with the outlet 15 from the spray nozzle 14. A mesh screen 17 is located between the supply nozzle 14 and the discharge outlet 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282802-A (GB)
Title: Controlled delivery apparatus
Inventor: LINDSAY THOMAS GORDON
IPC: G07F11/08
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: Objects such as cans (10) are dispensed from a stack of objects held in a housing (12) by a delivery apparatus including a retaining bar (16) movable about a pivot axis (20). The retaining bar (16) is carried by a pair of pivot arms, one of which (18) is engageable by a pair of latches (22) in either of two rest positions. The latch (22a) currently in use can be released by an actuating mechanism including a pull arm (32), causing the lowermost can (10) to pivot the retaining bar (15) until locked by the other latch (22b), thus releasing the lowermost can (10) and retaining the next succeeding can (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299506-A (GB)
Title: Antiperspirant composition comprising titanium
Inventor: HAGAN DESMOND BERNARD
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1995-04-03
Abstract: An antiperspirant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising effective amount of a titanium salt selected from the group consisting of a straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated non-hydroxy C 2 -C 20 carboxylic acid, C 7 -C 12 aromatic carboxylic acids, ethanolamine complexes, and C 4 -C 12 aliphatic polyols, in a cosmetically suitable vehicle. Examples of compositions include titanium octanoate, titanium oleate, titanium isostearate, titanium decanoate, titanium diethanolamine, titanium triethanolamine and octylene glycol titanate.
Patent GB-2305368-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: LE FORT VICTOR ALAN
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: A flexible flask comprising a generally upright side arm 2 is filled with fluid. The side arm is provided with sliding calibration rings and the fluid is coloured. In operation the flask is compressed and the level which the fluid reaches in the side arm is observed and compared with the calibration rings.
Patent GB-2295719-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide laser
Inventor: BOCHUM HANSJOERG
IPC: H01S3/08
Filed: 1995-03-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a waveguide laser comprising a laser-active medium, a pump source for the laser-active medium and a resonator (19) with a waveguide (10) extending in an axial direction and formed from a cylindrical, outer optical waveguide surface (12) and a cylindrical, inner optical waveguide surface (14), between which surfaces a resonator radiation field extends substantially parallel to the axial direction (16). The waveguide laser further comprises two cavity mirrors (18, 20) between which the resonator radiation field extends and of which at least a first mirror comprises successive maximum and minimum reflectivity values in a direction azimuthal to the axial direction. In order to produce a waveguide laser of this type, in which a selected specific mode stimulates oscillations, in accordance with the invention the maximum and minimum reflectivity values of the first cavity mirror, viewed in the azimuthal direction, are arranged at the location of maximum and minimum intensities of a selected azimuthally closed mode of the resonator (19), which mode is enclosed by the resonator radiation field, and intermediate regions in which the reflectivity is between the maximum and minimum values extend in the azimuthal direction between the successive maximum and minimum values. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297823-A (GB)
Title: Slurry dryer
Inventor: LUKER WILLIAM ALOYSIUS
IPC: F26B25/04
Filed: 1996-02-13
Abstract: A slurry dryer (10) of the type having a plurality of beater blades (50) carried on a rotating shaft (48) in a cylindrical housing, the improvement in combination therewith of a plurality of scraper blades mounted on at least one disk (80, 82, 84) carried by the rotating shaft (48) at the inlet end (14) of the dryer (10) for scraping the cylindrical wall (42) and the end wall (44) to prevent the material entering the dryer (10) from adhering and remaining on the side (42) and end wall (44) of the cylindrical housing. The scraper blades (108, 112 Fig 5) are replaceable and adjustable with respect to the side (42) and end walls (44) of the housing by slotted mounting (101, 107) to accommodate wear of the scraper blades. An air dam (68) in the form of a radially extending disk is provided downstream of the scraper blade disks (80, 82, 84) to direct drying air radially outward to impinge on the slurry material to be dried.
Patent GB-2310570-A (GB)
Title: Subscriber unit with power supply operable in linear and switched modes; portable radio data packet modem
Inventor: ITSKOVICH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: A subscriber unit, particularly a portable radio data packet modem, has a power supply 11 which operates in a low current linear mode when the unit is receiving, and in a high current switched mode when the unit is transmitting. The power supply thus facilitates both high efficiency transmitter operation with enhanced battery life, and low EMI receiver operation. The supply 11 may be switched between modes by a control 15 in response to a Tx/Rx changeover signal on a line 23, or in response to the increased power required for transmission as sensed by a current sensor 17 or by a power supply temperature sensor 16. The power supply 11 may have separate linear and switched mode sections 13, 14, or a common unit may be operated in either mode according to whether a linear bias or a high frequency bias is applied to a switching transistor (33, Fig.2) in the supply.
Patent GB-2312916-A (GB)
Title: Glazing sheet edge gripping and sealing member
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: A gripping member for gripping and sealing the edge of a glazing sheet 18 comprises a elongated clip 10 having opposing arms 12, 14 which can be resiliently deflected away from one another to allow the arms to grip the edge of the glazing sheet inserted between them. One arm 12 has a resilient sealing blade 24 for engaging a surface of the glazing sheet, the blade being located on the inside surface of the arm at a position which is spaced inwardly from the free end 12a of the arm. Arm 12 also has a step 28 which, with the deflected sealing blade 24, provides a planar contact surface for the glazing sheet. The other arm 14 has a rib 22 which serves as a stop member for the edge of the glasing sheet 18. Arm 14 also has a groove 20 which sufficiently weakens it to allow it to deflect more than arm 12 on insertion of the glazing sheet.
Patent GB-2314065-A (GB)
Title: Container with compartment for air freshener
Inventor: CHOWN PETER ARTHUR CHARLES
IPC: B65D23/12
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: A container 2 comprises a main compartment 4 preferably containing toilet cleaning fluid 6, and an auxiliary compartment 8 for air freshening material 10. The auxiliary compartment has at least one, preferably a plurality of apertures 18 through which the air freshening material can evaporate. These apertures have closure means, preferably formed as a removable sticky label 20. The auxiliary compartment may fit on top of a screw cap for the container, or on the base of the container (see figure 3), and may be integrally formed with the container, or secured to it. The quantity of air freshener may be such that it runs out at the same time as the cleaning fluid.
Patent GB-2300115-A (GB)
Title: Shelf extender
Inventor: LEWIS KIRK
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 1995-01-09
Abstract: A shelf extender (10) for use on shelves (30), for example supermarket shelves, is made from a sheet of plastic which has an adhesive strip (14) and/or other attachment means along a back edge thereof for securing extender to the top surface of the shelf with a front portion of the sheet projecting beyond the front edge of the shelf. The front portion of the sheet has fold-down tabs (28) which engage the front edge of the shelf to form cantilever supports or buttresses for the sheet when the sheet is under load. Fold-up strips (20, 22) along the front and sides of the sheet form a surrounding wall for the shelf extender.
Patent GB-2312445-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning compositions imparting oil and water repellency
Inventor: TYRECH MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: C11D1/22
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: Aqueous cleaning composition which impart oil and water repellent characteristics to fibrous substrates eg. carpets, comprise:  (a) fluoroaliphatic radical-containing poly(oxyalkylene) compound; (b) anionic surfactant selected from alkyl sulfates, alkyl benzene sulfates, and alkane sulfonates as well as salt forms thereof; (c) organic solvent; (d) water; and further optionally; (e) one or more additives selected from preservatives, coloring agents; fragrances, anti-foaming agents, pH adjusting agents, buffer compositions, anti-soiling agents and resoiling inhibitors, chelating agents, optical brighteners, further solvents or surfactants, one or more farther fluorosurfactant compositions, and one or more nonionic surfactants selected from alkoxylated primary alcohols and alkoxylated secondary alcohols as well as salt forms thereof.
Patent GB-2301289-A (GB)
Title: Improved material for mouthguards
Inventor: WESTERMAN BILL
IPC: A63B71/08
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: A mouthguard (15) made from orally acceptable plastics material. The mouthguard has a plurality of enclosed cavities (11) at spaced locations arranged in at least a substantial part of the mouthguard.
Patent GB-2305913-A (GB)
Title: In-process analysis of the calcination of titanium dioxide
Inventor: BESSON JEAN PIERRE
IPC: C09C1/36
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: A method for calcining titanium dioxide comprises monitoring the conversion of anatase titanium dioxide to rutile titanium dioxide by positioning an optical probe close to a calcination kiln and monitoring the Raman spectrum produced by the titanium dioxide. Control of the kiln operation is improved because the method provides a more rapid feedback of the degree of conversion than traditional methods such as X-ray fluorescence.
Patent GB-2317587-A (GB)
Title: Device for pressing objects from blister packs
Inventor: FENN DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A device 10 for removing tablets from blister packs is formed as a substantially U-shaped member having a pair of spaced legs 12, 14 which can be resiliently moved together. A blister pack is supported in the U-shape on the one leg 12 with sealed compartments upstanding and one of the compartments being aligned with an aperture 18 in the leg 12. Hand pressure on the other leg 14 moves a profiled member 20 initially against an upstanding side edge of the respect of compartment, with continuing hand pressure deforming the plastics material of the compartment and pushing the tablet against a foil closure to break the latter and therefore displace the tablet through the foil and through the aperture 18.
Patent GB-2305167-A (GB)
Title: Cap with plugging and sealing cooperation with container neck lip
Inventor: LUCH DANIEL
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A container and cap combination comprises a cap having a peripheral skirt 61 with engagement means eg threads, for the neck of the container, and a plug portion 91 for receipt within the neck. The neck has an opening with a peripheral lip 24 which in the example extends radially inwardly. The cap [or the neck] has biasing means such as an inwardly protruding shoulder 65 which when the cap is attached to the neck, engages the rim of the neck and forces the neck lip into firm sealing engagement with the plug portion 91 of the cap. The cap and neck are also provided with tamper evidencing means comprising a tear off band 74 on the cap with teeth 81 engaging similar teeth on the neck.
Patent GB-2317817-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner blockages
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides a vacuum cleaner (2) having a cleaner head (8) comprising a dirty air inlet (12) and a passage (20) forming an airflow path for dirty air entering the dirty air inlet (12). Access means (24,26) are provided for allowing access to the airflow path (20) to facilitate cleaning thereof and or removal of blockages therefrom. Preferably, a transparent portion is provided in an outer casing (22) of the cleaner head (8) to allow the interior of the airflow path (20) to be visually inspected. The improved vacuum cleaner facilitates use and maintenance of the vacuum cleaner (2) by enabling a user to easily and quickly detect and remove blockages in the airflow path (20) between the dirty air inlet (12) and dust separating apparatus (6).